tbarile

re-posted in proper forum

I've been slaloming since I was 10 (now 45) but always on crappy water and a boat that had a wave built for wakeboarding not skiing. This summer I got an '02 196 and instantly became addicted. I started the summer at 30mph 15' occasionally making all 6 to consistently making it at 33mph 15' and 22'. Yes I'm an able bodied man so I've bumped up to 34 but only make 50% of my passes. I want to get better! I work on my stack but 35 years of bad habits are hard to break. I went out with a few times with a buddy who is a tournament skier and he gave some pointers but I know I need some consistent coaching to get better. My wife has graciously agreed to allow me to go to ski school while we are on spring break. Her caveat is that it has to be in S. Florida so that's it's warm (our spring break is early so Orlando is out). I can only find Chet Raley. I know he's a good coach but would he be good for someone of my level? My 9 year old daughter would also like to go. She's been slaloming for 2 years and I swear she has better form than I do.

Damn! Wrong forum

moved to proper forum

How is the psycho tech for mobility?

I just upgraded from a 2013 senate c to a 2020 senate graphite. I absolutely love the ski. I tried my buddies 2019 senate alloy prior to buying and the graphite was the way to go.

 

Thanks again to brooks for telling me to get the graphite instead of alloy.

Rick

Sorry but I don't see your ad. What is the number? Thanks

 

So I’ve been collecting some vintage skis over the past year and a few of them are pretty beat up. I would like to refinish them so my wife will be cool with hanging them in the basement. Anyone have experience doing this? They have decals that I don’t want to rub off.

Thanks! I will check that out.

I finally have a dedicated ski boat (02 196) and want to erase years of bad habits and become a good skier. I have 3-5 neighbors that would probably want coaching as well. We are all around the 15 off 30mph kind of skiers right now. Anyone know of a coach in NE Indiana? Thanks

So you are saying they are the same thickness? I called Miami nautique but the guy didn’t seem to know.

I currently have a blacktec 1.5 but it’s a little cold wearing late into the season. I also have a Drysuit but it chokes the crap out of me so I hate wearing it. Do you think the 2.0 would be that much warmer and worth the investment? Thanks

Cost really isn't the big consideration here. I just don't want to pay for something that isn't necessary for my abilities. Is there a difference between ML, radar, in-tow, etc.. 5 section mainline for someone that doesn't tournament ski?

I'm in the market for a new rope for myself and one for my buddy who's boat we usually ski behind. We mostly free ski but will hit the course and run 15-22 off. Each of our ropes are 7+ years old so it's definitely time. With all of that being said, what mainline do you recommend? I've seen a lot of master line and U.S. Gear recommendations but wasn't sure if a $100 mainline is necessary for people with our ability. Thanks for your input.

I already called them...none

I had originally planned to buy an S1 but after talking with more people it sounds like a senate c will fit my skiing much better. Looking for a 2013 senate c 67". Thanks

gginco - I sent you a pm

Anhyone have a used S1 or S2 for sale? 67"